Decision Memo Completed

Walnut Mountain RX

Cherokee National Forest Cocke, Tennessee Unaka Ranger District

Understory maintenance burning to improve habitat conditions for wildlife and reduce hazardous fuels.

Location

Compartments 236 and 241

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/29/2015
2
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Walnut Mountain RXDecision Signed Date: 06/01/2016
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsUnaka Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)